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Gabriel de Brito Porfirio1, Mateus do Carmo Bardella1, Merlyn Mércia Oliani2
1Universidade de São Paulo, Faculdade de Educação Física e Esporte de Ribeirão Preto, Ribeirão Preto SP, Brazil.
Abstract:
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting many children worldwide. They face challenges in multiple cognitive, behavioral, and emotional functions. It is well established that engaging in physical exercise enhances physical capacities and is associated with improved cognitive performance in children.
Objective:
This systematic review aimed to examine the role of physical activity as a non-pharmacological approach for enhancing the cognitive, and consequently, academic and behavioral, performance in children with ADHD.
Methods:
Clinical trials from the last 10 years were searched in the PubMed, LILACS, and Cochrane databases, with 11 studies included in this review.
Results:
All studies demonstrated improvements in cognitive domains, including memory, attention, and inhibition, as well as behavioral benefits.
Conclusion:
Published data indicate that physical activity positively impacts the cognitive, academic, and behavioral performance of children with ADHD.
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